Nigeria's Super Falcons have commenced preparations for their 2028 Olympics Women's Football Tournament qualifying match against Comoros. The team trained with 14 players on Wednesday evening. The Super Falcons will face Comoros in a two-legged tie, with the return match scheduled for Tuesday at the Remo Stars Stadium. The team is seeking to qualify for the Olympics after a 16-year absence.
The Super Falcons, 10-time African champions, are determined to make a strong showing in the qualifiers. Interim Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has made some changes to the team. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Favour Nkwocha have been released back to the U17 women's team, Flamingos, who will participate in the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup finals in Morocco.
Defender Ashley Plumptre has been excused due to an injury, while SL Benfica duo Oluwatosin Demehin and Flourish Sabastine will not be joining the team due to resident permit issues. Asisat Oshoala, a five-time Africa Player of the Year, has also pleaded to be excused. Eguavoen has called up Belarus-based former U20 team forward Blessing Okpe to replace the absent players.
A total of 11 players are expected to join the team, including defender Michelle Alozie and midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Gift Monday are also expected to join the team. The players in camp currently include goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma and defenders Farida Abdulwahab and Tumininu Adeshina.
The Super Falcons have a strong squad, with a mix of experienced and young players. Midfielders Oluchi Omenazu, Joy Igbokwe, and Fatimoh Solaty, as well as forwards Shakirat Moshood and Blessing Nkor, are currently in camp. The team is expected to be boosted by the arrival of the additional players.
Goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Comfort Erhabor, as well as forwards Joy Omewa and Janet Akekoromowei, are among the players expected to join the team. The Super Falcons will be seeking to make a strong impression in the qualifiers and secure a spot in the 2028 Olympics.
The Super Falcons' preparations are crucial in their bid to qualify for the Olympics. With a strong squad and experienced coaching staff, the team is confident of making a good showing in the qualifiers. The team will face a tough test against Comoros, but they are determined to emerge victorious.
Key points
- The Super Falcons have commenced preparations for their 2028 Olympics Women's Football Tournament qualifying match against Comoros with 14 players.
- The team has been boosted by the call-up of Belarus-based former U20 team forward Blessing Okpe.
- A total of 11 players are expected to join the team, including defender Michelle Alozie and midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini.
